Budget 2025 includes $245.5m for justice system to tackle court backlogs

Data shows courts have disposed of over 80 percent of cases within expected timeframes

James Alexander MacGillivray named a High Court judge

Waikato barrister previously worked at Bell Gully and Tompkins Wake

Cyberattack on UK’s Legal Aid Agency more extensive than initially thought

Bar Council of England and Wales says working group will engage with agency in wake of data breach

Automaker Ford sues California law firms for fraudulently overbilling legal fees

It seeks damages of at least US$300 million for alleged breaches of US federal law

Bar Council of India allows foreign lawyers to practise in India in some cases

UK's Bar Council welcomes change in India's regulations, says it will lead to mutual benefits

Former US Supreme Court lawyer seeks dismissal of charges for tax crimes

Thomas Goldstein is accused of tax evasion relating to his high-stakes lifestyle

MinterEllisonRuddWatts elects new Board Chair

Janine Stewart energised to take up opportunities, navigate challenges during her time at the helm

Employment Court awards wage arrears to bar and restaurant employee

Decision affirms Employment Relations Authority’s interpretation of work hours clause

Rewrite of land valuer legislation passes first reading

Amendment paper released alongside proposed re-enactment

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